Business Planning Analyst
Location: GR, I, Athens
Department: Finance
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Telecommunications
Function: Finance

Company profile:
Upstream’s mission is to revolutionise the way companies market to consumers through cutting edge technology. This is an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded people in an environment that embraces individual differences and diversity.We offer a challenging and stimulating environment in which employees have the opportunity to work on a vast range of complex projects at the forefront of technical innovation. We are looking for creative, enthusiastic and open-minded individuals to join our innovative team to help both drive our success and uphold our existing reputation within the marketing technology world.What we believeOur values of integrity, perseverance, innovation and respect are at the heart of our company. Our actions are underpinned by these four values, which have become central to Upstream, providing all of our employees with a clear framework from which to make their decisions.1. Integrity &amp; TrustYou are widely trusted and seen as a direct and truthful individual. You present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeping confidences and admitting mistakes without misrepresenting themselves for personal gain.2. PerseveranceYou pursue work and life with energy, drive and a need to finish; you seldom give up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.3. InnovationYou have good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work and a sense about managing the creative process of others. You have the ability to facilitate effective brainstorming and project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace.4. RespectYou invest time in peers and demonstrates value and reverence for others when due, encouraging co-workers to express opinions and ideas. You promote equality within the workplace, encouraging praise and recognition from employee to employee as well as from the superiors. Professional Development at UpstreamUpstream offers a variety of resources and a range of opportunities to inspire the best possible performance from our employees. Our vast range of departments and global activities provide a strong platform for career development and professional progression. We boast various methods of progression within the company; whether through an upward advancement within a chosen field, expansion across departments or relocation to another office, creating the opportunity to gain both valuable experience and further insight into the international workings of the business. At Upstream, employees have the opportunity to learn new skills, work across different disciplines and global departments and move into new challenges, all within the same company.

Job description:
The Business Planning Analyst provides the business with analytic strength and insight and acts as a key liaison between the commercial function and the rest of the organization, ensuring coordination and accuracy of data.  This role is ideal for a candidate with high potential who wishes to be rewarded for outstanding performance, while having the opportunity to gain valuable international business experience in the mobile marketing industry. The position is based at our central Athens office and reports directly to the Head of Business Planning. Responsibilities and Duties:Develop deep revenue and pipeline-forecast analytics and monitor performance across international regions on a weekly basis;Design performance dashboards to track results and business processes;Create and deliver state of the art spreadsheets and senior-level presentations of revenue forecasts and analyses to multiple levels of stakeholders, including board materials;Develop business processes and implement controls in line with corporate strategy and objectives;Provide support and guidance in the financial reporting team and in financial planning activities by performing revenue reconciliations and assisting in cost of sales monitoring;Bring in best practices and knowledge transfer at a cross-functional level;Partner with other departments (finance, accounting, legal, operations, etc.) in order to address the business reporting, analytics and data requirements;Support in the organization of sales meetings; structure and facilitate internal meetings as needed;

Requirements:
5+ years of work experience in a business analysis or planning role within a consulting firm or multinational organization with emphasis in operational and/or financial analysis; international experience strongly preferred;Strong academic background from top-tier school either in business, engineering or finance, at post-graduate level;Outstanding MS PowerPoint and MS Excel skills are required (spreadsheet modeling experience is a plus);Strong analytical and problem solving skills;Fluency in English, both oral and written (multi-lingual is a plus);Strong project management and communication skills;International perspective and culture;Ability to quickly absorb and understand business processes;Attention to detail, and high accuracy are critical;Able to perform under pressure and deliver results in a demanding and fast-paced environment that requires fresh thinking, innovation and time dedication;Proven ability to quickly grasp industry and business-wide concepts in order to assess implications to drive actions and to capitalize on opportunities. 

Benefits:
Includes attractive competitive base salary and benefits, working closely with a highly motivated team in a dynamic and fast paced environment and rapid career development.